Controller

Combined Metals Of Chicago•Hampshire, IL

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller will be primarily responsible for financial recording and reporting of the organization's financial activities, establishing financial policies, some financial analysis, and internal and external reporting. This is a “hands on” role in which the Controller must be able to execute the duties described below as well as work well in a team environment. The position requires someone with strong accounting and financial analysis skills with 10 plus years of accounting, analysis, and budgeting. This position will be responsible for the monthly reporting package of the six business units, plus the consolidation of all six units. In addition, the position requires someone who is highly organized and has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. This is a full-time in-office position based in Hampshire, IL [with a requirement to periodically travel to operating locations]. Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions; including A/P, GL and month end close and consolidation process for 6 primary locations including preparation of consolidated financial reporting package. There are currently two ERP systems that are used in the closing. Accessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate and timely accounting of consolidated financials Plan, direct and coordinate accounting staff including accounting manager, senior staff accountant and three AP associates. Development and monitoring of key financial performance indicators Responsible for ensuring that the organization has sound financial controls and policies and procedures are in place to adequately safeguard company assets and accurately report results. Support organizational annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process working collaboratively with the Company's FP&A manager. Work with operations to ensure that we have sound inventory control, including receipt of inventory, physical inventory and costing of material Manage flow of information and provide oversight of annual financial and bank audits. Manage and monitor banking activity including distribution funding, AP payments, month-end reconciliations, and bank reporting requirements. Prepare and develop various ad hoc reports and cost analysis projects

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA required
5 years' experience as a Controller/Manager in corporate accounting department
Highly analytical, detailed oriented, and proven ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads
Cost accounting knowledge
Strong analytical skills and business/financial acumen
High-level of computer proficiency; strong Microsoft Excel skills
Positive, driven and energetic with ability to dig into details
Strong communication skills - both written and oral - along with interpersonal savviness and a proven ability to clearly and succinctly communicate with all stakeholders
Technical accounting skills that include US GAAP accounting principles, cost accounting, and demonstrated experience maintaining general ledgers and performing consolidations.
Business Acumen - Solid understanding of how businesses work
Interpersonal Savviness - Knowing how to communicate with people throughout the organization
Customer Orientation - Knows and understands customers, internal and external
Results Orientation - Meets or exceeds expectations on a regular basis
Ethical Standards - Maintains the highest standards and creates a culture of doing the right thing with the entire organization with absolutely no exceptions

Nice To Haves

Metals and/or industrial distribution or manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions; including A/P, GL and month end close and consolidation process for 6 primary locations including preparation of consolidated financial reporting package.
Accessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes
Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate and timely accounting of consolidated financials
Plan, direct and coordinate accounting staff including accounting manager, senior staff accountant and three AP associates.
Development and monitoring of key financial performance indicators
Responsible for ensuring that the organization has sound financial controls and policies and procedures are in place to adequately safeguard company assets and accurately report results.
Support organizational annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process working collaboratively with the Company's FP&A manager.
Work with operations to ensure that we have sound inventory control, including receipt of inventory, physical inventory and costing of material
Manage flow of information and provide oversight of annual financial and bank audits.
Manage and monitor banking activity including distribution funding, AP payments, month-end reconciliations, and bank reporting requirements.
Prepare and develop various ad hoc reports and cost analysis projects